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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-22-03....Military Monday
Billie

Posted on 09/22/2003 7:07:04 AM PDT by Billie




A Few of FR's Finest
....Every Day
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A Few of FR's Finest November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I had been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.
Still that didn't seem to be enough. I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.
There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!
If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.
Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.
Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1



TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc



TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf



TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma



TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett.
MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick,Leroy S Mort, Mark17.
BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.



TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam,
dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony
BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang



TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx
MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law
BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.



TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack



TOP:  Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog.
MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son.
BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.



TOP:  dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.



TOP:  ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM:  AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.



TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.





                     








THE WEEKEND THREAD

09-20,21-03 Week In Review

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping'
The guy's good, folks!
Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me a FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

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To: LadyX; All
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2003 -- The Department of Veterans
Affairs wants former prisoners of war who aren't using VA
benefits to contact the department to find out if they may
be eligible for disability compensation and other services.

More than 23,000 former prisoners of war already receive
compensation from VA. This year, the department mailed
information about benefits to another 4,700 known ex-POWs
not on its rolls. However, VA estimates it does not have an
address for as many as 11,000 more former POWs.

VA is asking former POWs not receiving benefits who did not
receive a VA letter recently to call the department at 1-
800-827-1000.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi said VA
has expanded policies to cover increasing numbers of former
POWs as new illnesses have been found related to captivity.
The administration currently is pressing to get even more
compensation and medical care benefits for former POWs.

"These veterans sacrificed for their country in time of
war, and it's the nation's turn to serve them, to help them
determine if they are entitled to compensation, health care
or other services," Principi said.

According to the VA, 90 percent of former POWs are veterans
of World War II, and their service predates the use of
Social Security numbers as a military "service number."
That, coupled with the decades that have elapsed since
their service, makes it difficult for the department to
track down those who have not opened a file with VA in
recent years, VA officials said.

The most recent expansion of VA benefits for former POWs
was a July regulation that added cirrhosis of the liver to
the list of diseases to which entitlement to disability
compensation is presumed in former POWs. Similar policies
making it easier for former POWs to obtain compensation
have been enacted for POWs detained for 30 days or more who
develop specific illnesses.

(Adapted from a Department of Veterans Affairs news
release.)
201 posted on 09/23/2003 9:12:09 AM PDT by Dubya (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
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To: All
You ask why?

You ask why I follow this Jesus?
Why I love Him the way I do?
When the world's turned away from His teachings
And the people who serve Him are few.

It's not the rewards I'm after
Or gifts that I hope to receive
It's the Presence that calls for commitment
It's the Spirit I trust and believe.

The Lord doesn't shelter His faithful
Or spare them all suffering and pain,
Like everyone else I have burdens,
And walk through my share of rain.

Yet He gives me a plan and a purpose,
And that joy only Christians have known,
I never know what comes tomorrow,
But I do know I'm never alone.


It's the love always there when you need it;
It's the words that redeem and inspire,
It's the longing to ever be with Him
That burns in my heart like a fire.

So you ask why I love my Lord Jesus?
Well, friend, that's so easy to see,
But the one thing that fills me with wonder is
Why Jesus loves someone like me.

- Author Unknown

202 posted on 09/23/2003 9:27:19 AM PDT by Dubya (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
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To: The Thin Man
Awww, Thank you TTM. You really do care, huh? :)
203 posted on 09/23/2003 6:55:05 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: MEG33
Thanks Meg. I'll be fine. Just a few more days....And I should be back to normal. Darn thing is....the laundry is piling up and a few other chores. I would be a happier sick person if these things didn't wait for me. I need some house elves or something.
204 posted on 09/23/2003 6:57:27 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: MeeknMing
Thanks Meekie Mouse :)
205 posted on 09/23/2003 6:58:25 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: LadyX
>>>>So, Cal - is the doctor making a House Call and taking good care of the four of you?!
Poor Frank - we need to send a Sympathy Card from The Finest to him..:))
Seriously, prayers for a rapid recovery go forth, dear.
We miss your presence here.

Unfortunately, Frank is sick too. Thanks for the prayers. This will pass. Just inconvenient now.
206 posted on 09/23/2003 6:59:33 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: The Mayor
>>>>Rest, relax and take it easy!!

Those sound like nice words. I may be sick; but I'm 'mom'. And my kids and husband are sick too.

Thanks for the well wishes
207 posted on 09/23/2003 7:01:18 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: Calpernia
Calpernia..with pneuumonia rest is not an option.It is rest or collapse.Been there!I know it's tough and I pray you have a bit of help.(Laundry multiplies itself!)
208 posted on 09/23/2003 7:03:26 PM PDT by MEG33
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To: Calpernia
Thanks for the well wishes

Your welcome, I hope you are feeling better.
it's the change of the seasons that's what I tell my kids.

209 posted on 09/23/2003 7:09:44 PM PDT by The Mayor (He who waits on the Lord will not be crushed by the weights of adversity.)
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To: WVNan
Thank you for the thoughts and prayers Nan.
210 posted on 09/23/2003 7:23:28 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: lonestar
Thanks for the thoughts and prayers lonestar. How are you feeling? Is it flu? Mine ended up being walking pneumonia. Hope you feel better soon.
211 posted on 09/23/2003 7:24:34 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: Billie
Thank you for the well wishes and the cute little bear with flowers, Billie.
212 posted on 09/23/2003 7:25:25 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: LadyX; WVNan
Thoughts and prayers for J.R. Jones, Corpl. Third Armored Division, England, Germany, Belgium - WWII.

And a big hug for Nan. A loved one passing always hurts.
213 posted on 09/23/2003 7:30:40 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: LadyX
>>>>They acted upon their beliefs, going into what erroneously was called a 'Futile' War - - it served to slow down the rapid advancement of Communism that was devouring everything in its path during the Not So Cold War....

You really know more about this than I see you post, huh? Growing up the only places I heard the word 'communism' was from Archie Bunker and James Bond. I start reading news here at FR and reading books by Oriana Fallaci and Ann Coultier...I wonder if I actually grew up on another planet.

214 posted on 09/23/2003 7:37:52 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: MEG33
>>>>Laundry multiplies itself!

So you have seen my house? ;)
215 posted on 09/23/2003 7:41:47 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: Calpernia
Experience!...I think it's a universal truth!
216 posted on 09/23/2003 7:44:26 PM PDT by MEG33
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To: Calpernia
I hope you are feeling better.
217 posted on 09/23/2003 7:49:15 PM PDT by lonestar (Don't mess with Texans!)
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To: lonestar
How are you doing?
218 posted on 09/23/2003 8:15:07 PM PDT by MEG33
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To: Calpernia
Thanks Meekie Mouse :)

You bet ! ...


219 posted on 09/24/2003 3:26:27 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP (Check out the Texas Chicken D 'RATS!: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/keyword/Redistricting)
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To: MEG33
You are funny!
220 posted on 09/24/2003 8:37:04 AM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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